"Community Mourns and Seeks Justice for Nonbinary Teen Nex Benedict"

Newly released police footage shows Nex Benedict, a nonbinary 16-year-old who died after a school fight, describing being antagonized by students before the altercation. The teen poured water on the students who were making fun of them, leading to a physical altercation. The police officer suggested both parties were at fault. The cause of death is pending toxicology results, and an investigation is ongoing. The incident has sparked calls against anti-LGBTQ bullying, with demands for federal investigations and vigils being held in honor of the teen.